Specialist Comment: - LEEDS IMMIGRATION SERVICE - ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION
Generally, if you are entitle to make an application, you have a right to start your your application process under the relevant "Immigration Rule". However, your application success will depend on two major grounds as follows:-
  1. WITNESS STATEMENTS:- (This is usually any information supplied on your application form)
  2. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE:- (This is any third party or an independent document in your possession which support  your witness statement supplied on your application form. The documents required of you are case specific; therefore, you should always check with your legal adviser for help and advice.

PRACTICAL POINT OF VIEW:- Higher numbers of application made to ECO and UKBA were being refused because of lack of relevant documentary evidence which corroborate the applicant's claim. Always get advice from a qualified immigration adviser which is authorised  to provide immigration advice and services.

  1. NOTE:- That you may be able to receive free legal advice and services from your Law Centre or Citizen Advice Bureau,
  2. that, UKBA /Home Office Customer Service do not provide legal advice. However, they may be able to give you guidance.
  3. that, it is better to get things right in the first instance. An appeal will cost you more than normal application. (BY Faith Debayo LLB (Hons)